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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2020September 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; Nikon USA also specifies Super Integrated Coating–
Aperture detailf/1.2 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmf/1.4–16
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 75 mm lens on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two smaller focusing groups, according to Nikon USAMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.45 m measured from focal planeMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.15×Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation, as Camera Labs confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes quiet focusing, reduced focus breathing, stable exposure and smooth aperture adjustment through the control ringSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter89.5 mm74.5 mm
Length150 mm86.5 mm
Weight1,090 g420 g
ControlsFocus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focus distance and depth of fieldSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceSeals around moving barrel parts and rubber sealing around the metal mount, according to Nikon UKDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 89.5 × 150 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1090 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-94 included, reversible for transportHB-115 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-94 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon USA specifies December 2020 availability; month precision retainedNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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